Biochemistry of Corona Virus: An Overveiw

Chinedu, Aguwamba and Igwe, Uchenna Samuel and James, Ugoaghalam Uche and Chimaobi, Nweke Celestine and Nwankwo, Victor Chukwubuike and Caleb, Nwaogwugwu Joel (2022) Biochemistry of Corona Virus: An Overveiw. Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. pp. 75-96. ISSN 2582-3698

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Abstract

Coronaviruses forma large family of respiratory viruses having positive (+ve)-stranded RNA (C0V). Their names are derived from the crown-like shape that is present on their them (surface). The new viral strain SARS-CoV-2 was first discovered in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Even though this virus can spread via airborne, direct, and indirect contact, the most typical way of infection transmission is through droplets. Like the other coronaviruses in the same family, it can causeeverything from minor flu-like symptoms like; cold, sore throat, cough, and fever, to very seriousones like; pneumonia and breathing difficulties. It also has the potential to be fatal. The primary constituents make up the coronavirus. For instance, the positive-stranded RNA molecule that the host cell will translate is carried by the endoplasm, cell membrane, and outer globular protein. The transit of substances into and out of the cell is regulated by the cell membrane and membrane protein. One or more of them include the pointed glycoprotein, envelope small membrane protein, hemagglutinin esterase, nucleoprotein, and genomic RNA. The second coronavirus that causes severe acute respiratory syndrome is the reason for the ongoing coronavirus disease epidemic known as covid-19 pandemic or coronavirus pandemic (SARS-COV-2). It was originally discovered in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. The World Health Organization (WHO) classified the outbreak as a pandemic and a public health emergency of global concern in January 2020 and March 2020, respectively. As of March 7th, 2021, COVID-19, one of the deadliest pandemics in recorded history, had been linked to over 2.59 million fatalities and over 11.7 million confirmed cases. Being vaccination is one of the steps you may take to protect yourself and others from getting infected with COVID-19. Protection from COVID-19 is essential since it can cause severe illness or death in some persons. It takes all the tools at our disposal to stop a pandemic. You can reduce your risk of getting sick or spreading the disease to others by taking additional precautions like wearing masks and avoiding social situations. Combining the COVID-19 vaccine with following the CDC’s recommendations for safeguarding both you and others will provide the best defense against the virus.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: SCI Archives > Biological Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 04 Nov 2022 04:31
Last Modified: 01 Aug 2024 13:56
URI: http://science.classicopenlibrary.com/id/eprint/51

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